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Leg and Foot cramps.
wondering if there is anybody with this problem. i get muscle cramps in both legs and feet. but they are more frequent and worse in my right leg. from just below the knee. and into the foot. always at night, when i'm in bed. bad enough that the right foot twitches also.
i hope this is in the correct discussion post.
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I too suffer from foot, toe and ankle cramps, and of course only at nite interrupting a good nights sleep. Tonic water was suggested however I upped the ante and started taking about 10-15 cc of "Classic Tonic Syrup." Tastes horrible but much better than having nocturnal leg cramps and a miserable lack of sleep day following.
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2 ReactionsI tried gabapentin and started having muscle and leg cramps. Once I stopped and it left my system the cramps got better. It might be something to ask your Dr about.
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1 ReactionSebi99,
Which drugs, besides Gabapentin have you found helpful?
Thanx, ShelleyW
kdalda75,
What I Classic Tonic Syrup?
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danny67,
I get some relief from a weighted blanket. I use compression and ice everywhere. Do feel vibrations too?
This is off topic for here, but I wanted to thank you for sharing your positive feedbacks on several of my posts. That is something I know we should do. You did show me that you thought I had a good idea. I read your profile uhhh, all I can think of to say is 😱😱😱
OMG, you have been through a lot of very tough times. And yet you take your precious time to make some other members feel heard. 🫂👍 ShelleyW
It's the brand name of the tonic syrup I buy from Amazon.
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1 ReactionWhat scares me to stay as limber and strong as possible in my body of eight decades is the prospect of becoming unable to look after myself. I know it may become a reality one day but I want to avoid at all cost -- WITHOUT becoming obsessed with it.
So the last thing I do before going to sleep is to bring my two feet pulled together closest to my body in a sitting position on floor. Pull each leg close to chest in a lying on back position. Repeat on waking up Plus do the turning in and out, up and down, and outward and inward each foot (turning on all three axes). And poses that stretch inside of upper legs. Yes, core exercise too.
During the day if I do not get to do my brisk walk, I make up with kicking an imaginary ball with Full Force. Try (depending on your fitness level) it in your bed room or living rm. I won't do it in public...unless there's another lunatic to get moral support!
So far it has not disappointed me. Our bodies need exertion to stay in shape
Quinine Sulpahide is a prescription drug for cramps, I use it from time to time and it does work.
Rubbing magnesium gel on the cramp area stops it immediately. I know that first hand.